Ornamental simulated handkerchief



y 4, 1950 I 'r. H. MAURER 2,513,884

ORNAMENTAL SIMULATED HANDKERCHIEF Filed May 1, 1947 I N VEN TOR. meozzox'elf 7770817291;

Patented July 4, 1950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,513,884 ORNAMENTAL SIMULATED HANDKERCHIEF Theodore H. Maui-er, Richmond Hill, N. Y.

Application May 1, 1947, Serial No. 745,347

3 Claims.

My present invention relates to an improved ornamental simulated handkerchief of the type adapted to be worn in the breast pocket of a coat or jacket to effect a pleasing and neat appearance and to break the monotony of the expanse of cloth in the coat.

Customarily a conventional handkerchief is folded and inserted in the pocket, but when made of usual linen or cottom material the handkerchief becomes soiled and limp, and in addition forms a lump or protuberance spoiling the fit and appearance of a Well fitting coat.

It is my purpose to describe a simulated handkerchief which may be adjusted to the pocket depth and which when made of relatively stiff material may be cleaned frequently and which will present a neat appearance for a long period of time.

In the accompanying drawings I have illustrated one complete example of the physical embodiment of my invention according to the best mode I have thus far devised, but it will be understood that various changes and alterations may be made in the exemplified structure Within the scope of the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a partial front View of a coat showin the device of my invention in the breast pocket.

Fig. 2 is an elevational view of the device.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view.

Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectional view at line 4-4 of Fig. 2.

Referring now to the drawings I have illustrated the present preferred embodiment of my invention as used with a coat or jacket 2 having a breast pocket 4.

A flattened tube 6 of suitable material is folded at 8 and I0, and the folded edges are notched as at I2.

Adapted to 'be positioned within the tube I utilize a body l4 having a series of upper points I6 graduated in length and the body is folded at 18 so that the points partially overlap. The body and the points may be fashioned of suitable material relatively stiff and subject to cleaning by Wiping with a damp cloth, and when inserted in the tube, a rubber band 20 is engaged in a pair of opposed notches and. will crimp the body as at 22 thus securing the body in desired position,

The body may be adjusted vertically in the tube to vary the height of the points above the pocket, and the body and points may be removed with facility to clean the same.

With the body material of various colors or printed with ornamental designs, it will be apparent that the device of my invention will add to the natty appearance of the coat or jacket and the device will last indefinitely and may be cleaned as desired.

Having thus fully described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A pocket ornament comprising a flattened tube having edge folds formed with series of notches, a body having upper points and folded between the points, and an elastic band carried by the tube and engaging the body through the notches for securing the body in adjusted position in the tube.

2. A pocket ornament comprising a flattened tube having edge folds formed with series of notches, a body of relatively stifi material having upper points and folded between the points and a resilient band surrounding the tube and engaging a pair of opposed edge notches and crimping the body for securing the body in adjusted position in the tube.

3. A pocket ornament comprising a flattened tube having edge folds formed with series of notches, a body of relatively stiff material having upper points and folded between the points, and an elastic band for securing and crimping the body in adjusted position in the tube.

THEODORE H. MAURER.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 2,060,729 Gilgenbach Nov. 10, 1936 2,079,139 Woof May 4, 1937 2,136,691 Jasperson Nov. 15, 1938 2,168,787 Beardsley Aug. 8, 1939 2,269,511 Biederman Jan. 13, 1942 

